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1. Using car batterys as packing weights?   1 2

   By svst, April 20, 2006
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   • riggermick
   • April 24, 2006

2. Value/ Price of used Skydiving Gear  

   By Jojo89, August 11, 2017
   • 7 replies
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   • likestojump
   • August 12, 2017

3. Vector container pics?  

   By Mleadley, January 9, 2016
   • 4 replies
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   • Kolizion
   • January 14, 2016

4. Wings Options   1 2

   By ncfitzge, November 6, 2005
   • 35 replies
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   • tso-d_chris
   • November 11, 2005

5. Infinity I-45 - OK for a 150 main?  

   By abohannon, December 3, 2013
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   • MonsterMo
   • December 5, 2013

6. Cobalt   1 2

   By ryan_d_sucks, February 17, 2009
   • 30 replies
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   • gearless_chris
   • February 28, 2009

7. LINE ATTACHMENT TAPE  

   By RIGGER, December 30, 2011
   • 21 replies
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   • jcbfly
   • January 18, 2012

8. What makes a good Altimeter?  

   By Void425, October 27, 2002
   • 13 replies
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   • jumpy
   • October 30, 2002

9. Now I have to decide between Infinity and Wings   1 2 3

   By badlock, July 17, 2003
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   • dgskydive
   • July 25, 2003

10. Nice RIG !!! (Photo Attached)  

    By skydiverek, April 2, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • falxori
    • April 5, 2003

11. X-Wing canopy  

    By Kirils, December 25, 2002
    • 13 replies
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    • cobaltdan
    • January 13, 2003

12. Soft Links V Speedlinks  

    By LiveLifeGoJump, November 21, 2004
    • 23 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • December 5, 2004

13. Safire1 With Mod Opening problems   1 2

    By tputterman, April 28, 2003
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    • masterrigger1
    • July 22, 2003

14. should I get a different canopy?  

    By rickanderson, April 24, 2014
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    • chuckakers
    • April 28, 2014

15. fxc ?   1 2

    By mrbiceps, June 19, 2008
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    • hackish
    • June 25, 2008

16. tri or hornet?  

    By udder, June 24, 2001
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 27, 2001

17. opinions for a cherry jumper   1 2

    By rugbyfan89, February 19, 2019   

    • freefly rig?
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    • meat.missile
    • March 4, 2019

18. Buying gear right off student status   1 2 3

    By skydivermom, January 24, 2006
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    • MissyOutTheBox
    • February 14, 2006

19. How to combine the features of RWS & PdF Toggles?  

    By Falko, November 9, 2004
    • 19 replies
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    • kallend
    • November 13, 2004

20. PD Canopy Numbers   1 2

    By cruzlite, December 21, 2003
    • 37 replies
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    • cruzlite
    • May 22, 2004

21. QUIET full face helmet   1 2

    By DSE, July 3, 2010
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    • theonlyski
    • July 6, 2010

22. Safire 2 - new line set  

    By bumrug, November 7, 2006
    • 5 replies
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    • masterrigger1
    • November 8, 2006

23. Bent pin. What would you do?  

    By riddler, April 13, 2004
    • 21 replies
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    • councilman24
    • April 15, 2004

24. PD RESERVES   1 2

    By SKYDIVE, May 9, 2005
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    • phoenixlpr
    • May 10, 2005

25. Electra - really low exit weight?!  

    By Joe2003, August 21, 2012
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    • mjosparky
    • August 22, 2012

26. concerns with my first rig   1 2

    By Dsix36, December 30, 2020
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • January 21, 2021

27. Different BOC handles result in Premeture openings?  

    By rrobinn, January 17, 2017
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    • shadeland
    • January 21, 2017

28. Question on Helmets: Mamba vs Gas   1 2

    By oliverw, August 11, 2009
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    • roostnureye
    • August 26, 2009

29. Air Speed  

    By Bob_Church, April 7, 2018
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    • Anachronist
    • April 15, 2018

30. Poll: If I were buying a new Vector today I would:  

    By skip, December 23, 2004
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    • koz2000
    • December 24, 2004

31. bag dump/bag strip and why it might happen   1 2

    By sundevil777, April 8, 2010
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    • ljwobker
    • April 19, 2010

32. Demo a complete rig  

    By Hausse, October 16, 2007
    • 16 replies
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    • upndownshop
    • October 21, 2007

33. A Mirage Sizing Inquiry  

    By Alfasatwi, February 24, 2015
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    • Alfasatwi
    • February 24, 2015

34. Adding hard housings to risers  

    By flashpipe, March 15, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • flashpipe
    • March 22, 2013

35. packing a round   1 2

    By jf951, November 8, 2010
    • 33 replies
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    • LouDiamond
    • November 11, 2010

36. 7 cell canopies   1 2

    By Lenzo, May 6, 2009
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    • Lenzo
    • May 13, 2009

37. Repack minder  

    By PeteS, December 27, 2008
    • 15 replies
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    • adobelover
    • January 24, 2009

38. Jedei  

    By wes, March 5, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • alan
    • March 6, 2003

39. 3 Ring Pics  

    By Hooknswoop, February 3, 2003
    • 12 replies
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    • TitaniumLegs
    • February 6, 2003

40. Talon and freeflying?  

    By andyflylife, June 30, 2003
    • 18 replies
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    • lazerq3
    • July 2, 2003

41. Glide Path Nova  

    By skybytch, September 15, 2019
    • 23 replies
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    • billeisele
    • July 21, 2023

42. Historical research work on AAD  

    By aliencico, February 2, 2013
    • 13 replies
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    • aliencico
    • October 24, 2013

43. long risers manufacturer?  

    By Canuck, September 14, 2005
    • 19 replies
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    • wardhessig
    • September 25, 2005

44. Flat gliding canopy with long recovery arc  

    By Sabrekakkonen, May 14, 2017
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    • CrashProne
    • May 16, 2017

45. I can't find a list of canopies and their pack volumes, do you guys think you could help me out?  

    By jzzsxm, July 28, 2012
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    • gowlerk
    • July 30, 2012

46. Watch out for this helmet!   1 2

    By kevin922, April 5, 2002
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    • JeanJeanie
    • April 10, 2002

47. Pilot Chute Assist info  

    By Mabee, March 12, 2002
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    • HeatherB
    • March 18, 2002

48. Pilot packing tips?   1 2

    By kturnau, February 28, 2007
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    • phoenixlpr
    • March 6, 2007

49. Where to buy cold weather gear in London?  

    By RandomLemming, November 24, 2006
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    • Pendragon
    • November 28, 2006

50. "Wedge" or "Altimount", and why?  

    By Chris-Ottawa, April 9, 2014
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    • jurgencamps
    • April 11, 2014

51. Factoring the Weight of a Canopy?  

    By AggieDave, April 17, 2002
    • 13 replies
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    • freefallin14
    • April 18, 2002

52. Pull test on ram-air reserve  

    By peek, March 29, 2016
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    • hackish
    • April 2, 2016

53. Altimaster N3  

    By animalmthr, July 1, 2009
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    • sfgroschwitz
    • July 8, 2009

54. Pilot 168 to Storm 170  

    By chriscchristoph, September 9, 2014
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    • Cambalectri
    • September 11, 2014

55. Packing a triathlon   1 2

    By old_timer, March 4, 2009
    • 32 replies
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    • mr_music11
    • March 23, 2009

56. Logo on main???  

    By Omni, February 17, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • CygnusX-1
    • February 22, 2011

57. Narrow (in dimmension, not brand) rigs  

    By Remster, May 15, 2014
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    • faulknerwn
    • May 17, 2014

58. Triathlon   1 2 3

    By mcezmac, January 26, 2006
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    • adobelover
    • March 15, 2006

59. Proper tip Question  

    By Amyr, May 30, 2013
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    • masterrig
    • June 20, 2013

60. Cookie G3 visor popping open  

    By JackC1, April 18, 2012
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    • dcfreefly
    • April 23, 2012

61. What do you find most important   1 2

    By Unisyn, May 1, 2002
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    • Unisyn
    • May 2, 2002

62. Low Drag Risers  

    By aerialcameraman, November 8, 2008
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    • mjosparky
    • November 10, 2008

63. Jumping out of date reserve???   1 2

    By Ducky, May 14, 2003
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    • LawnDart21
    • May 15, 2003

64. Pull our or BOC?   1 2 3

    By ifics, March 23, 2004
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    • jumpwally
    • March 30, 2004

65. Swift Reserve Packing Instructions  

    By jverley, December 23, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • May 31, 2017

66. Canopy suggestions  

    By ladyskydiver, August 15, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • August 16, 2005

67. Relativeworkshop web site?  

    By freeflysurf, July 6, 2004
    • 14 replies
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    • cruzlite
    • July 18, 2004

68. Infinity size  

    By drenaline, January 24, 2003
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    • drenaline
    • January 27, 2003

69. Bungee   1 2

    By heftee, January 5, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • January 6, 2005

70. Reflex Container Size  

    By blithedj, October 5, 2006
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    • riggermick
    • October 6, 2006

71. Reserve to go with Sife Container  

    By aki95, August 29, 2017
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    • Blis
    • September 4, 2017

72. jump suit gripe  

    By exthawk, April 25, 2006
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    • RopeJunkie
    • April 26, 2006

73. Pack Volume - Sabre170  

    By Mac, May 1, 2006
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    • councilman24
    • May 3, 2006

74. Where to get RSL shackle?  

    By The111, November 30, 2008
    • 11 replies
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    • erdnarob
    • December 1, 2008

75. Packing Volume : PD-170 vs Sabre2 170  

    By denisfrog, December 1, 2006
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    • recovercrachead
    • December 5, 2006

76. Rear Riser Loops?   1 2

    By richravizza, August 6, 2012
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    • Martini
    • August 8, 2012

77. Sabre II vs. Safire?  

    By Jimbo, December 4, 2001
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    • Geoff
    • December 12, 2001

78. Audible or Visible?   1 2

    By katzurki, January 3, 2006
    • 28 replies
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    • ncfitzge
    • January 9, 2006

79. military discounts on containers  

    By flyguy1172, April 24, 2006
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    • milehighpres
    • April 28, 2006

80. Which AAD best?   1 2

    By skydive51, January 8, 2008
    • 25 replies
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    • brettski74
    • January 26, 2008

81. Javelin Odyssey Laterals..any problems?  

    By Spinetto, February 5, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • aufreefly
    • February 10, 2003

82. Rigs, Canopy Advice  

    By JCB1074, June 5, 2012
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    • JasonYergin
    • January 21, 2013

83. Wings with big canopies  

    By mr2mk1g, August 27, 2003
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    • falxori
    • August 31, 2003

84. Snowboard Helmets w/ soft ear flaps?  

    By AndreLB3, May 17, 2011
    • 6 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • May 17, 2011

85. PD reserve vs Aerodyne smart  

    By md202089, August 24, 2012
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    • RIGGER
    • August 27, 2012

86. Airworthy C9 Canopy  

    By skytribe, October 11, 2018
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    • crapflinger2000
    • March 25, 2019

87. the "pull up tool" and flap grommets  

    By weid14, September 17, 2002
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    • AndyMan
    • September 21, 2002

88. SB from Strong   1 2

    By MakeItHappen, June 3, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • June 19, 2006

89. 235lbs @ 160mph++  

    By faitor, May 18, 2001
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    • cdunham
    • May 20, 2001

90. Pull up cords use while packing   1 2

    By PhreeZone, April 20, 2002
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    • Engovatov
    • April 23, 2002

91. Has anyone used scrisc.com  

    By IanHarrop, November 15, 2016
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    • lyosha
    • November 21, 2016

92. Sunglass foam inserts  

    By theplummeter, September 21, 2012
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    • dgw
    • September 23, 2012

93. Sticky Javelin Freebag?   1 2

    By Gary73, October 22, 2021
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • March 17, 2022

94. Removing slickness from new canopy?  

    By FreeFlyCowboy, May 9, 2015
    • 9 replies
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    • sooperheidi
    • May 11, 2015

95. Altimeter behaviour  

    By djro, April 12, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • nt8us
    • April 13, 2011

96. reserve cable/pin disconnection  

    By psychonitro, February 20, 2005
    • 16 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • February 21, 2005

97. Removable Slider  

    By spex, August 8, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • format
    • August 10, 2013

98. Tube Stoes question   1 2

    By SimonBones, January 20, 2009
    • 30 replies
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    • verticalflier
    • February 19, 2009

99. Looking for Master Rigger in SoCal  

    By Spooky52, November 1, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • Spooky52
    • December 8, 2014

100. GPS/ Cellular Tracker for Canopy?  

     By Westerly, August 13, 2018
     • 9 replies
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     • cosmicgypsy
     • August 28, 2018